Police Beat: Single-vehicle accident in rural Ridott

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Stephenson County sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday, June 26, responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 4000 block of East Maize Road in rural Ridott.

Stephenson County sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday, June 26, responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 4000 block of East Maize Road in rural Ridott.

Police say Rose C. Donaldson, 74, of Ridott was operating a John Deer Gator ATV at the location in question, spraying weeds in a ditch. At some point, Donaldson’s vehicle struck a culvert and the ATV tipped and rolled over.

Donaldson received minor injuries to her head, as well as a broken shoulder. She was taken to FHN Memorial Hospital for treatment. A condition report was not available.

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